Blind Lady Ale House

Love, Love, Love this place!

Its just a short bicycle ride for us, west on Adams to the lovely Blind Lady Ale House.

The atmosphere is awesome. Large open room, brick walls, with a touch of collective decorations, Beer cans and bottles, group table seating.

There is a huge beer menu lots to choose from and wine too.

But the pizza is my favorite...

Its just the way I like it. Thin tasty crust, fresh toppings like heirloom tomatoes, basil, prosciutto, potatoes and so on and so on!

There are lots of salads, Sides and desserts too!

Check out this section from their site:

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Here is the info so you can get there soon for some beer, pizza and good times!

Blind Lady Ale House

3416 Adams Ave.

San Diego, Calif

619-255-2491

Also, they have plenty of bicycle lock ups out front!

I LOVE THE HOMEMADE LEMONADE!

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National Burger Day, Friday, May 28

SAN DIEGO (May 27, 2010)— Smashburger and Coca-Cola™ are celebrating National Burger Day, Friday, May 28 and delicious burgers, by spreading its burger love across the country. Smashburger fans have the chance to receive a golden Smashticket and earn FREE Smashburgers, Smashsides and Coca-Cola™ fountain drinks for one year. Burger lovers can head to their local Smashburger location on National Burger Day, place an order for their favorite Smashburger meal and test their luck. One lucky fan in each of Smashburger’s 67 stores will be rewarded with a golden Smashticket and a year’s worth of FREE delicious and juicy burgers. 

For official details visit www.nationalsmashburgermonth.com. 

• Smashburger continues to help Smash Out Hunger by collecting nonperishable food items in each store location for Feeding America until May 31.
• Smashburger is located at:
• 1000 Prospect Street, San Diego, CA 92037
• Smashburger restaurants are open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday
• For more information visit www.smashburger.com

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There is nothing like a good British Breakfast!

There is nothing like a good British Breakfast!

Check this out...

I'm drooling just posting this right now!

This fabulous breakfast was devoured over the weekend by me. I ate almost the entire plate before realizing "I think I'm full!" luckily I had my Father in-law and Matt there to help finish off some of the sausage otherwise, if I did, they would have had to roll me out the door!

We to The Shakespeare Pub watch the Germany vs. Italy soccer game, Italy won. Beer for breakfast and fish and chips were on the menu. But the description of the English Breakfast caught my eye! I then followed my breakfast with a cup of PG Tips and a stroll to the Shakespeare Shoppe. (Another post to come)

I love this place because the menu and atmosphere takes me back to dining when I was a kid. The soccer game took me back too and wished for my Dad to be there too for some Ooooh! Ahhhh! Oh! -ing!

So here are some more pictures...

The Shakespeare Pub

3701 India St.
San Diego, CA 92103
Tel. (619) 299-0230

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A Perfect Book For Memorial Day BBQ's!

If your work isn't closed for Memorial Day, May 31st, that is too bad for you! I hope your getting paid double time! :)

Anyways, I have the perfect book for your Memorial Day Barbecue or even Fathers Day Barbecue.

The new 'Planet Barbecue' by Steven Raichlen takes a look at barbecue recipes from around the world. It includes techniques, tips, and plenty of photos to help your barbecue adventures. This is a great book because it helps to break away from the normal hot dogs and hamburgers and electrify our taste buds with things like 'Honey and Soy Split-Roasted Chicken Wings' (page 23), and 'Butterflied New York Strip with Bacon and Eggs' (page 157).

I also love the "Advance Preparation" sections for each recipe. This helps me to know if I need to marinade items for long or short periods of time. It also says if I should prep sauces ahead. Some of the main recipes even include side recipes like the 'Mexican Guacamole' (page 131) to pair with your main dish.

'Planet Barbecue' is easy to read, the photos are awesome, and I love the 'Barbecue History' in the opening of the book. I've gotten about half way through reading and browsing the book and this Memorial Day I plan to make three recipes and blog about them. I think one of my choices maybe the 'Grilled Bread With Chocolate' (page 112).

If you have the book already and have cooked from it, what was one of your favorite recipes?

'Planet Barbecue' can be found on his website store link here.

OR
be available for purchase and Steven Raichlen will have a book signing:
June 02, 2010 7:00 PM

San Diego-Mission Valley - Borders
1072 Camino Del Rio N.
San Diego, CA 92108

You may also like: The Barbecue Bible

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Mashed Potato Tacos & Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

Mashed Potato Tacos

At the book signing for Sam The Cooking Guy, he made and gave out some very yummy Mashed Potato Tacos (link).

I wanted to be able to share these with Matt and friends. So last week went down to the market and picked up some small tortillas, mashed some potatoes, and created these little yummy treats.

Everyone loved them!

One of the best things about this recipe is that the ingredients go a long way... they can make a lot for a group or refrigerate the ingredients for few snacks here and there.

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple 

So as we cooked the Mashed Potato Tacos we waited patiently for the (also yummy) Bacon Wrapped Pineapple to bake up.

Oh I'm drooling just typing this up!

Anything is great wrapped in bacon. Pineapple and bacon have that sweet and salty thing going on. You have got to try these!

So the directions are simple...

- Pineapple spears halved

- Bacon (I like that thick cut kind)

Wrap the pineapple with the bacon and bake in a pre-heated 425°F oven for about 15-20 minutes, on a foiled pan (easy clean up), until the bacon is golden and crispy and your drooling over the smell coming from the oven!

And just in case that wasn't enough, When you pull them from the oven and plate, I sprinkle them with a bit of brown sugar!

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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Using up some ingredients we had laying around and adding some cooked shrimp... We threw this Fettuccine Alfredo together with a little recipe help from Emeril Lagasse.

I've have never made an Alfredo sauce because it seemed like a hard task, but it wasn't at all.

I know your looking at the pic and there are no Fettuccine noodles! 

I used up the angel hair noodles we had stuffed in the back cupboard.

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Fettucine Alfredo

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse - Food Network Link

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried fettucine
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh parsley, for garnish, optional

Directions

Cook the fettucine in a pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.

While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and saute until tender. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Return the pasta to the pot it was cooked in, set over medium-high heat along with the reserved cooking liquid. Add the butter-cream mixture and half of the Parmesan and toss to combine thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

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San Diego's, Phils BBQ

Lip smacking! Finger licking, BBQ goodness!

- Happy Birthday Jenn! -

My good friend Jenn picked Phils BBQ for her birthday dinner last week!

Can't complain! Love that place!

Every time we go here, I always enjoy myself... and my appetite enjoys its-self too!

The smell of BBQ just beckons your nose from when you first get down to the Sports Arena area, it is well worth the wait from the line outside. The staff here is so awesome. It takes a small village to keep this place going, each person handling their own job well.

Matt and I always enjoy a good BBQ. Phils has a perfect sauce down. The savory - spicy sauce is perfectly basted over all types of different meats. From ribs to chicken ticklers there is something for everyone. There are also plenty of sides to chose from... we like the baked beans and fries. Last time we got the ribs and chicken combo. Its just perfect when your ribs fall of the bone!

Our order...

Santos & Seven, Love the treats we bring home from there!

Phils BBQ (Link)

Phone: 619 226-6333

3750 Sports Arena Blvd

San Diego, CA 92110

  

Hours:

Closed Mondays
Tuesday-Thursday, Sunday
11:00 am-10:00pm
Friday-Saturday
11:00 am-11:00pm

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Seattle’s Best Coffee Sampling Events In San Diego

Seattle’s Best Coffee has come out with new canned Iced Lattes, featuring Iced Mocha, Iced Vanilla Latte and traditional Iced Latte flavors.  
They are giving out free samples here in San Diego - Not to be missed!

We will definitely be going to one of the events - review to follow.

Please email me your photos of you with the red fridge AND reviews to dinedevour@gmail.com

Take a moment and check the really neat video and website that was put together.

Here are the remaining events featuring “Big Red Fridge” with free samples!

· Gaslamp District on April 30 between 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

· Old Towne Cinco de Mayo Festival in Old Towne on May 1-2 between 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

· Carlsbad Village Faire in Carlsbad on May 2 between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

· Convention Center in the Gaslamp District on May 4 between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

· Pacific Beach on May 5 between 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

· Downtown San Diego on May 6 between 8 a.m. – 12 a.m.

· First Fridays Art Walk in La Jolla on May 7 between 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

· 11th Annual Allied Gardens Springfest on May 8 between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

· Belmont Park in Mission Beach on May 9 between 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Berta's Latin American Restaurant Located In Old Town

Today at Berta's Latin American Restaurant located in Old Town my meal brought some extremely lovely flavors to my palette!

Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned well. I love the plantains! My rice and beans were perfectly paired with a cilantro chicken and served with a cabbage slaw. I also loved the little patio we were sitting on, perfect for a beautiful sunny day!

Gallo Pinto
Mixed rice, beans, red bell pepper, cilantro and onions with a special Costa Rican sauce.
Served with cabbage salad and chicken, beef, or eggs, plantain on the side.

Peruvian Seco De Cordero
Lamb with orange juice, lemon juice, chiles, cilantro, potatoes, and green peas. 
Served with green salad.

Guatemalan Shrimp
Shrimp smothered in a spicy salsa made with baked tomato, jalapeño,
green onion and garlic. Served with rice and green salad.

Lemon Cheesecake
Zesty, creamy, homemade cheesecake drizzled with fresh pureed strawberries

Berta's Latin American Restaurant

3928 Twiggs Street
San Diego, California 

Open Tuesday through Sunday 11am-10pm 

(619) 295-2343  

www.bertasinoldtown.com

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